Sons of Horus Green vs RLM 83 Dark Green

Sons of Horus Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a6a5a (estimate)

RLM 83 Dark Green

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-423
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#356456 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. RLM 83 Dark Green is more muted than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use RLM 83 Dark Green instead of Sons of Horus Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). RLM 83 Dark Green is more muted than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use Sons of Horus Green instead of RLM 83 Dark Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sons of Horus Green is more saturated.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Sons of Horus Green on the colour wheel See RLM 83 Dark Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Sons of Horus Green

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 83 Dark Green

All matches: Sons of Horus Green equivalents · RLM 83 Dark Green equivalents

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